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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new athlete grant—but is it really helping Olympic athletes, or is it simply replacing funding that already existed?In this episode of the Night Swim Podcast, Dax Hill and Elvis Burrows break down the IOC's athlete grant program, discuss how Olympic funding has worked in the past, and share firsthand experiences with financial support during their own elite swimming careers.They also debate whether this new grant is genuine progress or simply a public relations move following recent criticism of athlete compensation.
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"Is the IOC's New Athlete Grant Actually a Pay Cut?" is an episode of Night Swim Podcast. Runtime 8 min. Published July 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
